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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,084.97, 337,252.62 and 158,384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,084.97, 337,252.62 and 158,384.96 is: 237,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,084.97 : 337,252.62 = 158,384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,084.97/337,252.62 = 158,384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,084.97x = 337,252.62 × 158,384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,084.97x = 53,415,743,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,415,743,571.73/225,084.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,313.69

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